The perceived fit for a new role has a significant influence on engagement and performance ramp-up. Use this insight to help new employees build confidence and feel the fit!
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<aside> ✅ Recent research has enabled this insight.
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Let's start with a quick thought experiment. What do you think? Would it be advisable to check someone's aggressive tendencies during a religious service? Probably not! There are very few triggers for aggression during religious services. A personal conflict might be a better way to observe this trait. It is this interaction between situational triggers and personality traits that scientists call trait activation theory.
So here's the key takeaway for onboarding:
Creating as many opportunities as possible that let new hires shine is the best way to boost their performance and integration. Take advantage of the science-backed, personalized insights to create conditions that will help your new hire thrive.
<aside> 💡 Providing tailored tasks to new hires will help them demonstrate their strengths and feel valued in the new environment.
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